Catania Bakery

Stopped by to grab a couple cakes for a party. Got parking easily a couple blocks away on one of…read morethe residential streets. We came by the day before Mother's Day, so they had pre decorated Mother's Day cakes. You can also place an order. Service is quick and friendly. We initially planned on getting a Strawberry Shortcake, as that seemed to be the cake to get. However, we opted for the Cheesecake, because we were able to add fresh strawberries (and whipped cream) on top! I'm not a fan of whipped cream, so I avoided that, but everyone seemed to enjoy. It had a good creamy texture and was not too sweet. The strawberries were indeed fresh. The pound cake was soft and airy. The vanilla flavor comes through. I will have to try the Marbled version next time! Note: Cash Only! A regular customer ordered the tiramisu cake; said it was the best cake ever, so will have to try that next time!

This bakery is amazing--everything is made in-house, and it always smells incredible when you walk…read morein. A friend recommended it to me, and I've already ordered two birthday cakes from here. The tiramisu cake was absolutely delicious, honestly one of the best I've ever had. I didn't even know you could customize a tiramisu cake since it's usually served the traditional way, but they made it exactly how I wanted. As someone who loves tiramisu, this really stood out. I also ordered a strawberry shortcake, and it was just as impressive. The buttercream was so good , light, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Everyone loved it, and there wasn't a single slice left. The owner's son (I believe) was super helpful, he really takes the time to understand what you want and brings it to life perfectly. I've also tried their croissants, which are huge and delicious, and the hero bread is excellent too. Just a heads-up: they only accept cash.I'll definitely be ordering all my cakes from here moving forward!

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Rainbow Bakery

3.7(67 reviews)

This is a typical Cantonese bakery that has a handful of locations in Queens. I've also been to…read moretheir Jackson Heights location, which is smaller. They have all usual items - bubble tea, sponge cakes, steamed buns, egg tarts, premade sandwiches, and more. I've had a few items from here and they were all fresh at reasonable prices. I prefer the larger Fay Da bakery chain, which has a much larger overall selection of baked goods. However, I will admit that Rainbow excels at offering non-bakery items. You can get congee, rice noodle rolls, and even a bunch of dim sum items (dumplings, beef balls, siu mai, etc.). You can easily pickup a lunch or dinner from here.

I love the vibe the food and the vibesssss and my fav green tea lemon honey on ice . The mochi…read moredoughnuts my son loves . M husband always get him a ginger lemon tea and bunch of pastries and sandwiches. I love them all since I have lived here for 4 years. Oh the birthday cakes wooooooo!!! We had a Car themed cake for our son Perfect. Get service all the way around.

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Kape't Torta

4.3(126 reviews)

What an AweSoMe little Filipino bakery! The Ube Cake is da BOMBA! The Mango Cake is pretty amazing…read morealso. Their cakes have a funny consistency that is unique and totally works. The 2 layer cake has a dense cake on the bottom and a light, fluffy & spongy upper layer. The light whipped cream matches each flavor and pulls it all together into a delicious dessert! You can order a full size cake or by the slice and also pick up a bunch of other tasty pastries. We ordered an ube cake for my grandniece's, niece's & sister's birthday and it was ready for pick up when we arrived except for the "Happy Birthday" which they quickly put on in icing. Location on Queens Blvd is pretty convenient with metered parking in front and free on Sundays.

Vibe/ambiance: small local mom and pop bakery Service:…read morestandard Items ordered: - halo halo: 6/10, too sweet - ube pandesal: 6/10, kinda dry - torta: 6.5/10

Pandesal

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$3.50 Ube Leche Flan

Rainbow Cakes & Donuts

4.6(21 reviews)

I got the pandan coconut cake from here. We walked around few bakeries and came back. My mom…read morereally enjoyed this cake and said it wasn't sweet. She would have given it 5/5 but for me it was alright. I had better pandan cake and it felt like they used too much of the concentrate instead of fresh pandan leaves. You can taste the artificial pandan which I don't like. I would given it 3/5. Overall the presentation of the cakes is what drew me to come back. I would like to try the fruit cake next time.

Pulled up to Rainbow Cakes & Donuts like a grown man with dessert priorities…read more 86-22 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY Ordered the ube Swiss roll and yeah... game over. Soft, fluffy ube chiffon, rolled clean like it trained for this, packed with ube whipped cream. Zero cracks. Zero mercy. Then came the mochi donuts. Pineapple Mochinut -- first bite screams PINEAPPLE. Soft, slightly chewy, creamy frosting, dangerously good. Chocolate Mochi Donut -- solid, rich, did not disappoint. Didn't stop there because I have no self-control: Berry marble cheesecake -- straight-up irresistible. Mille-feuille (Napoleon) -- aka "a thousand layers of don't ask questions." Flaky, buttery, rich... this was the victory lap dessert. Coffee? Top tier. Staff? Attentive, locked in, took care of business. Came for donuts. Left emotionally satisfied. Real men eat dessert.

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Tous Les Jours

3.7(29 reviews)

This spot is great love their coffees and sweets. Staff is friendly and the store is not in a bad…read morelocation so it's not hard to find.

Cashiers cant manage line. Everyone just comes up the cashier area. Cashiers are not friendly. It…read moreis also hot in the store. There are flies.

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Eaton Cafe

4.7(26 reviews)

2.1 mi•Elmhurst

The Eaton Cafe looks like a ramen spot, and they do have a big selection of ramen and Japanese…read moredishes, as well as some Thai and other fare. But turn the menu over, and you'll find that they're probably the best Indonesian restaurant in Queens right now. The food is excellent and fresh, the service is friendly, and the place is clean and relaxing--a trifecta that is not easy to find. On our last visit, we tried the Smashed/Penyetan tofu and tempeh, which were perfectly prepared and seasoned. You know a chef knows what they're doing when the deep-fried dishes aren't at all greasy or oily. We also had the Indonesian/Malay classic Char Kwe Tiau, a rice-noodle dish, and their Hainan Chicken. We've also enjoyed their Seafood Gravy Noodle, which is much better than what you can find at Tastes Good; the Batagor--fried tofu and fish dumplings served with peanut sauce; and their excellent Gado Gado salad. Their chili sauces and kecap manis appear homemade and are top-notch. This place is a gem!

Been meaning to come here as I saw some reels on Instagram and finally was able to make it on a…read moreFriday evening. I got there just before 7pm and there was a few tables available. Seeing there aren't many Indonesian restaurants in Manhattan I ordered a lot of Indonesian dishes. I was very impressed with the food and the options. Also bought some Indonesian snacks to take home - like risoles and arem arem. Price was decent - and there's happy hour too!

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Junction Cake Box

4.3(96 reviews)

2.5 mi•Elmhurst

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Omg! Junction Cake Box is such a hidden gem! I can't believe I haven't reviewed them yet. Here it…read moreis: My kids and I love their fried rice boxes and vermicelli boxes. It's made fresh every day except Tuesday and an affordable lunch for $3. Best kept secret for anyone on a budget Our favorite cake to get here for birthdays or any kind of celebration is the cake with fresh fruit on top and pudding filling. My whole family including my mother-in-law love the pudding filling! It's Yummylicious! For these reasons and more, Junction Cake Box definitely deserves my Yummylicious Stamp of Approval and two thumbs up from me!

Great quality of bread. Reasonably priced. Nice staff. Ambiance is lacking here with two tiny…read moretables.

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Glendale Bake Shop

3.8(63 reviews)

1.2 mi•Maspeth

I just ordered for the first time living in middle village. When I lived in maspeth 35years ago I…read morewent to the store. There pretzel rolls are the best. The egg sandwich is made perfect with the perfect bacon n cheese. Now for the BEST oatmeal I have ever tasted. So creamy when added honey n cinnamon. There doughnuts are fresh n cakes. Keep up the good work. Now you are my go to order bakery.

One of the best cannolis I've had outside of Italy. Try the chocolate one with a cup of freshly…read moresqueezed orange juice. It takes you right back to a coffee shop in Italy and instantly refreshes your day. I also highly recommend the pretzel buns. They're perfectly chewy and soft. If you get bagels or the cheese Danish, I'd suggest warming them up a bit at home, about 30 seconds. It really brings their soul back with a little extra warmth. The people are very nice and friendly, and there are seating tables available too. Will definitely come back!

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Egg and tomatoes on a pretzel bun

88 Bakery & Cafe

3.0(52 reviews)

2.4 mi•Elmhurst

One family member likes to visit 88 Bakery & Cafe practically everyday or every other day. After…read moreday of shopping or walking around the neighborhood, we make a pit stop here to cool our jets and refuel. What is good about 88 Bakery & Cafe is that there is an area where you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee (I like their coffee) and I get the bun with corn with bits of ham swimming in mayo (white cream). It's cool to sit and watch customers come into the store like the neighborhood traffic guard taking a break after walking in the brutal heat to check his phone. The lady who makes a stop after a day of shopping and sits in a table full of strangers and have a conversation before she boards a bus back home. This is a neighborhood bakery and conveniently located not too far from subway station right next to Walgreens. Come early cause lots of items are sold out. It's self serve with may of the items on the shelves.

This Asian bakery is right in my neighborhood. The ladies behind the counter are strictly…read morebusiness-as-usual although, because I go as often as I do, they have been cracking open some smiles. It is cadh only and seats and counter spaces are available for dining-in. Everything is pretty affordable although, selections may be limited as the day goes on. I like their cold iced teas too.

I really like this slice of cake. It used to be $1.50. Now, it's $3.

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Palermo Bakery

3.5(15 reviews)

1.3 mi•Maspeth

Those mini cream puffs are probably the best thing at the bakery. My family and i love the cherry…read morebutter cookies but they aren't the best here in my opinion. And it's a little more pricier then we're we go to. We generally pay 10 a lb and here it's 11 a lb. The bread is good and i would definitely recommend that!

I am so lucky to have this local bakery just up the block from me!…read moreThis place is definitely a hidden gem of a bakery. In the past 70+ years, this section of Maspeth was heavily populated by Italians and Irish immigrants and some of the best Italian bakeries are along Grand Ave. I love their breads, especially when I want a good loaf of sour dough bread. For $2.95 I get a freshly baked large 14-inch load sliced thin. Yummy! There pastry is very good also.

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Gaby I.

3 years ago

If I could give zero starts I would. They suck literal ass, the owner is racist. The cakes are moldy and old. They have roaches everywhere and nats flying in the display cases. The owner was very disrespectful towards me when I was gonna buy treats. Never going back there again !!!!! Don't waste your money and time at the place !!!! read more

Lucy A.

15 years ago

Love their pastries! My favorite is the lobster tail. They also make great birthday cakes.

Brandon Z.

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16 years ago

I have only had the whole wheat bread thus far, but it was under $2 and perfect.

Jewel P.

15 years ago

Fresh and tasty. Great coffee and very nice staff. Can't go wrong here!!!

catania c.

15 years ago

It's too nice. I have found it on http://www.CittaDiCatania.com

Jay G.

14 years ago

greattttttttt place... stuff your face here yummy

Janna D.

19 years ago

I agree - by far the best pastries in queens

Allan Z.

5 years ago

I bought small cake for $38 It's crazy price

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